Mississippi roofing market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the roofing market in Mississippi: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

State overview

Mississippi has approximately 1,099k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a hot-humid climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 900 roofers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 47-2181, or about 0.8 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Roofing pros in Mississippi are typically regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Mississippi. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

1. Jackson — 1 listed
2. Flowood — 1 listed
3. Ridgeland — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Demand peaks after spring hail and summer storms; roof replacement bookings strongest Mar-Oct.

Typical cost range in Mississippi

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Mississippi cost-of-living, a typical asphalt shingle roof replacement in Mississippi runs around $9,900. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Mississippi

Browse our Mississippi state hub or jump to a city: Jackson, Flowood, Ridgeland.

Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 47-2181 (Roofers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.